1966 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette Custom Convertible

Year

1966

Listed price

$259,950

Location

Chatsworth, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

856 miles

The second-generation Corvette, known as the C2 or "Sting Ray," arrived in 1963 as a radical departure from its predecessor, cementing its place as an American icon. Penned by Bill Mitchell, Larry Shinoda, and Peter Brock, its distinctive split-window coupe (for 1963 only) and elegant convertible designs were inspired by Mitchell's "Stingray" race car. The C2 brought independent rear suspension, a first for the Corvette, significantly improving handling and ride quality. By 1966, the Sting Ray was a refined machine, offering a range of potent big-block engines and representing the pinnacle of American sports car design before the C3's arrival. It remains one of the most coveted generations, celebrated for its perfect blend of classic lines and exhilarating performance. This particular 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible is a masterclass in restomodding, seamlessly blending that timeless C2 aesthetic with thoroughly modern performance. The subject of a no-expense-spared, frame-off build completed by the renowned CRC Corvettes, this Sting Ray has covered a mere 856 miles since its transformation. Underneath its classic silhouette lies the heart of a modern performance machine: a potent 7.0L LS7 V8 engine, delivering exhilarating power through a precise manual transmission. The result is a car that offers the visceral thrill and contemporary drivability of a modern Z06, all wrapped in the unmistakable and universally admired lines of a mid-year Corvette convertible. This custom build represents the ultimate fusion of classic style and cutting-edge engineering, ready for its next discerning owner.